Michael Rees, Nottingham Trent University
Conservative MP Kemi Badenoch recently caused controversy by claiming that while she was born to a middle-class family, she “became working class” when working in McDonald’s to earn money while she was in college. In fairness to Badenoch, having a diversity of experience is an admirable attribute for an MP – something you wouldn’t associate with someone like recently deposed Tory MP Jacob Rees-Mogg for example.
Prologis, Inc. (NYSE: PLD), the global leader in logistics real estate, today hosted its fourth annual GROUNDBREAKERS thought leadership forum in London. GROUNDBREAKERS 2024 featured trailblazers including FedEx Chairman Fred Smith, former UK Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair and Survival Expert Bear Grylls. Continue reading
New research from Stagwell (NASDAQ: STGW) reveals a significant opportunity for brands to reach a valuable yet often overlooked audience: dedicated news followers. Building on Stagwell’s ‘Future of News’ initiative first announced in May, Stagwell set out to further test brand safety concerns — the measures taken to ensure a brand’s advertisements don’t appear alongside content that could potentially harm that brand’s reputation — this time in the U.K. market. Continue reading
Analysis of British Geological Survey data from LexisNexis® Risk Solutions, the data, advanced analytics and technology provider to the insurance market, reveals that with the current climate trajectory, approximately 1.2 million more homes in England are at risk of subsidence issues by 2050ii. This is a 27% increase to the estimated 4.5 million households already at subsidence risk today. Continue reading
Following the recent 0.5 percentage point reduction in the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate, global financial markets are reacting. While the move primarily affects American borrowers and savers, its effects are expected to ripple into the UK, particularly within London’s property market. Walter Soriano London Management (WSLM) examines the potential impacts on property landlords and investors in London’s rental sector. Continue reading
Fashion doesn’t need to come with a high price tag to offer long lasting value, according to recent research conducted on behalf of global fashion and lifestyle online retailer SHEIN by The Harris Poll. The research, which asked more than 1,000 U.K. adults ages 18 and older about their fashion consumption habits, reveals that a strong majority (90%) do not equate low priced fashion items with being of low value, while half of all shoppers say they wouldn’t be able to afford a fashionable wardrobe without lower-cost brands like SHEIN. Continue reading
London, 18 Sept 2024 /Open Rights Group / — As reported in the Guardian, today ORG has published a new report, E-Visas: Hostile and Broken, which examines the Home Office’s plans to roll out e-Visas for migrants in the UK. Continue reading
Recent research by Pampers has revealed that 73% of UK parents say that nappy rash impacts their baby’s mood1. Babies’ skin is 30% thinner and more delicate2 than adult skin, so it’s no surprise that the nappy area can be a prime spot for skin irritation and discomfort, especially when exposed to moisture and the humid environment created by pee and poo. Continue reading
A groundbreaking new white paper from British AI software leader Automated Analytics challenges the widespread fear that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will lead to mass job losses. Contrary to popular belief, the study reveals that none of the 5,000 clients across the UK and US who adopted AI solutions reported layoffs due to AI, highlighting that AI can be a catalyst for growth, not a threat to jobs. Continue reading
TopCashback, the UK’s leading cashback site, has joined forces with WeBuyAnyPhone.com, the UK’s largest independent mobile phone trade in service, to give cashback users an extra £25 back when they recycle their phone. Continue reading